Recall Z-2188-2013 ยท FRN Pump, Infusion
B Braun Medical, Inc.
Outlook ES pump is intended for use with B. Braun Medical Inc. Horizon Pump IV Sets. Used to regulate the flow of primary and secondary fluids when positive pressure is required. The infusion system is capable of delivering fluid from a negative head height (when the IV fluid container is lower than the pump), and provides clinically accepted volumetric accuracy for all standard IV fluids, includi
| Date | Sep 13, 2013 (initiated Nov 14, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | This notice is being provided in follow up to the field correction initiated by B. Braun Medical Inc. on August 26, 2011 due to an issue in which the Outlook ES Safety Infusion System may halt infusion but the "RUN" Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the front display continue to advance as if the pump were infusing. The pump emits a backup alarm, but there are no visual indicators that the infusion |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | The firm, B Braun Medical Inc, sent an "Urgent Expanded Medical Device Field Correction" letter dated November 14, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed that pumps that have been upgraded (software version 151599 or higher), no additional action is required on their part at this time. For the pumps that have not yet been upgraded, within three weeks of the letter, customers should confirm the serial numbers using the enclosed response form or contact B. Braun Medical, Inc. Infusi |
| Quantity | 6,919 |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AR, CA, FL, IL, LA, NC, NJ, NY, MD, ME, MN, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |